PHOENIX – It has become an annual tradition for Apple users, but in a few months those with iOS devices will be updated to the new operating system.
The new operating system, iOS 16, was announced during apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June.
Here’s what you should know about Apple’s upcoming iOS.
What is IOS?
iOS is the operating system that runs on Apple’s iPhone.
I download updates all the time for my iPhone. What is the difference with this one?
While Apple regularly releases minor updates to the iPhone, they also release a new version of iOS once a year, and iOS 16 is a new version of iOS.
According to Apple, there are several changes to iOS 16, but the two big ones include customizing the lock screen and recalling sent messages.
Customize lock screen
Look at the new, customizable lock screen on iOS 16. (Allowed: Apple Inc.)
Until now, iPhone users could only personalize their lock screen with different wallpapers. Now, Apple says people can now place widgets on their lock screen, which will allow them to access various information, like calendar events, alarms, and time zones, among others. without actually unlocking the phone.
Several new wallpaper options are also introduced, such as astronomy-related wallpapers, weather-related wallpapers, among others.
Live Activity is another new lock screen feature, which Apple officials say will allow viewers to stay up to date with what’s happening in real time, like sports games, shares, or orders. food delivery, right from the lock screen.
As for the announcements, Apple officials say they will scroll up from the bottom in iOS 16.
Repeat message
Apple officials say that with iOS 16, users can now edit or recall recently sent messages and restore recently deleted messages.
Additionally, officials say in the new iOS, users can mark chats as unread so they can return to them later.
Are there other new features for iOS 16?
Right.
According to Apple officials, the new iOS contains other updates, including, but not limited to:
- Schedule an e-mail
- Cancel sending an e-mail, within a certain period of time.
- Improvements to live text: text appearing in videos can now be detected by the phone, just like text in images. Users can interact with the text, such as translating or converting currencies, among other options.
- Add Apple Pay Later (US users only) to Apple Wallet.
- Multipoint routing for Apple Maps
I think I’ve seen some of these new features elsewhere…
According to the website Android AuthorityAndroid gives users the opportunity to customize their home screen, and while it’s not a default Android feature right now, lock screen widgets are still supported by some Android phones.
Which iPhones can install iOS 16?
Apple officials say any iPhone 8, along with later iPhone versions, can run iOS 16.
Will the new iOS affect my other Apple devices?
iOS only runs on iPhone. Apple computers, tablets, Apple Watch, and AppleTV run on operating systems designed specifically for them (macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS, respectively).
It should be noted that major OS updates have been announced for all operating systems.
I have an Android phone. What does that mean for me?
iOS only runs on iPhones, so Android users won’t be affected by any iOS release.
Can I download the new iOS now?
Yes and no.
iOS 16 has yet to be officially released to the public, as it is scheduled to launch in the fall of 2022.
However, people can enroll their iPhone in the Apple Beta Software Program to test the new iOS. However, beta software may not perform as well as officially released software.
